Mauser Swedish M96

6.5x55

Description

This Swedish Mauser has matching numbers on the bolt, barrel, receiver, floor plate, barrel bands & butt plate. It is an original M96 manufactured by Carl Gustafs Stads Gevärsfaktori in 1919 as seen stamped on the receiver which was not arsenal converted as part of the trend toward shorter service rifles. All Swedish Mausers, whether built in Germany or Sweden, were fabricated using a Swedish-supplied high grade tool steel alloyed with nickel, copper & vanadium, a product then noted for its strength & corrosion resistance. These rifles were used by all arms of the Swedish military during WW2, along with the Finish Army in their war against the USSR. It is in very good overall condition as can be seen in the photos. The wood is in better than average condition but does have some of the usual markings from service life. The metal work is clean & has a nice even blueing still present with the bolt still very clean & bright. Stock disc on these rifles provides details of the condition of the rifle according to the armourers. This is a very good example of these popular military surplus rifles which are known for their accuracy & as such are very popular for military service rifle comps plus ammunition is still commercially available for reasonable prices. Comes complete with correct bayonet which is also in great unmolested condition but the number does not match the rifle but does have unique unit markings on it. Please view all of the photos carefully as they form the main description & override all others so feel free to ask for more as we have taken plenty.

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